88R26865 BK-D
 
  By: Menéndez, et al. S.R. No. 532
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, The members of the 12th class of the Senator Gregory
  Luna Legislative Scholars and Fellows Program have ably served
  their fellow Texans during the 88th Legislative Session; and
         WHEREAS, This exemplary program is administered by the Senate
  Hispanic Research Council and is named in honor of the late Senator
  Gregory Luna, who devoted his life to public service and to fighting
  for educational equity; and
         WHEREAS, Serving as a tribute to Senator Luna's legacy and
  his admirable work in the Texas Legislature, the program was
  created to provide undergraduate and graduate students from across
  the state with opportunities to gain professional experience in the
  Texas Senate; the program is designed to help students acquire the
  skills necessary to become successful leaders in our great state;
  and
         WHEREAS, The members of the 12th class of the Senator Gregory
  Luna Legislative Scholars and Fellows Program have demonstrated
  outstanding dedication and hard work in their assigned Senate
  offices throughout the session; the students of the 12th class are
  Victoria Eugenia De Anda De Alva of Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, serving
  in the office of State Senator José Menéndez; Erin Gonzales of
  Houston, serving in the office of State Senator César J. Blanco;
  Emily Grantham of Kingwood, serving in the office of State Senator
  Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa; Gabriel Martinez of Cedar Park, serving in
  the office of State Senator Sarah Eckhardt; Juan Negrete of Eagle
  Pass, serving in the office of State Senator John Whitmire; Sarai M.
  Ruiz of Laredo, serving in the office of State Senator Judith
  Zaffirini; and Jose S. Silva Jr. of McAllen, serving in the office
  of State Senator Carol Alvarado; and
         WHEREAS, These noteworthy Texans have performed their duties
  with skill and steadfast commitment, and they are indeed deserving
  of special recognition; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature
  hereby commend the members of the 12th class of the Senator Gregory
  Luna Legislative Scholars and Fellows Program on their remarkable
  service and excellent work over the course of the legislative
  session and extend to them sincere best wishes for continued
  success as they prepare to become the future leaders of the Lone
  Star State; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for the program participants as an expression of high
  regard by the Texas Senate.